In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Goldbacks has released a special, one-time Washington D.C. Goldback. Washington D.C. was named the permanent capital of the United States through the Residence Act of 1790, a historic agreement shaped by Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. This commemorative Goldback features one of the nations earliest symbolic figures, the female allegory known as Columbia, as the central design. Today, 1 Washington D.C. Goldback Gold Notes in 100 packs are available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with plastic sleeves in a 100-note bundle pack!
• One-time release of Washington D.C. Goldbacks!
• Distinctive Columbia design!
• Contains 1/1000 troy oz of .9999 pure gold per note (1/10 troy oz total).
• On the obverse, Columbia guards Washington D.C. with her sword and shield.
• The reverse features only a slight mirror image of the primary design.
• Goldbacks are NOT legal tender.
• UV security element found on the reverse.

Each 1 Washington D.C. Goldback Gold Note is housed in an individual protective currency sleeve, with this offering including 100 notes bundled together and secured with a strap. This one-time commemorative issue marks the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, making it a meaningful collectible tied to a major moment in American history.

Design

The obverse of the Washington D.C. Goldback Gold Note shows Columbia standing prominently in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. She is depicted holding both a shield and a sword, traditional elements long associated with her representation. The shield stands for protection, defense of liberty, and the preservation of democratic institutions. The sword represents strength, preparedness, and the willingness to defend freedom and justice when needed. Together, these symbols reflect the balance between peace and readiness that has shaped the nations identity.

History

Before Lady Liberty became the most widely recognized female figure in American symbolism, Columbia served as the nations primary personification during the 18th and 19th centuries. Her name is derived from Christopher Columbus, and she appeared frequently in early poetry, political cartoons, and public art. Columbia was often portrayed as a classical figure dressed in flowing robes, sometimes wearing a liberty cap or a crown of stars. She symbolized freedom, national unity, and progress, and could be found on early coinage, in patriotic songs like Hail, Columbia, and across a wide range of artistic works.

Ordering

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